Prosecutors say 10-year-old Braxtyn Smith endured months of abuse before his death in February.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels
Water-quality testing at Ocean Park in Old Orchard Beach and Mackerel Cove in Harpswell found bacteria levels several times higher than what the EPA considers safe.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine’s deputy chief medical examiner was disciplined after OUI charge
Dr. Liam Funte, who has handled many autopsies in homicide cases, admitted to misconduct in an agreement he signed with the Maine Board of Medical Licensure.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan man gets 15 years for attempted murder, arson
Neil T. Maclean, 64, was arrested in October 2022 after he tried to set fire to his apartment at 36 High St. in Skowhegan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta police found justified in January shooting death of armed Lewiston man who was shooting at them
The police officers who responded to the report of a break-in believed that Liban Mohamed posed an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death when they returned fire and killed him, the attorney general’s office said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond Days tours of Swan Island are canceled, but August ferry service is still on
Safety concerns prompted the cancellation of Saturday’s land tours on Swan Island, but a contracted ferry service will still bring people over to the island on weekends in August.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Anchor ME Farm in Windsor offers stress-release with farm animals
The Windsor farm is just getting started and showed people during Open Farm Day some of their stress release activities, like color with goats.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Harmony man held without bail in connection with thefts, burglaries in Ripley, Harmony
Jason Cunningham, 50, is facing one count of burglary, two counts of theft and an additional charge in connection with two reported thefts in Ripley, police said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Body of Waldoboro man was likely burned, attorney says
An attorney for the third suspect to be charged in the case said the body of Kyle MacDougall was burned before police discovered the remains.
Posted inMaine, News
Man’s body found in Casco Bay near Chebeague Island
A recreational fisherman found the body of the unidentified man in the water about 100 yards from the end of Indian Point Road